Dallas Malloy

Dallas Malloy is known for being a boxer who defeated Heather Poyner in the United States’ first sanctioned amateur boxing match between two female boxers.[1][2]

Boxing

Malloy was denied an application by USA Boxing due to being female. She sued and U.S. District Judge Barbara Rothstein allowed her to box by granting a preliminary injunction.[3] In October 1993, Malloy defeated Heather Poyner in the United States’ first sanctioned amateur boxing match between two female boxers.[1][2] USA Boxing lifted its ban on women's boxing later in 1993.[3][4]

Appearance in Jerry Maguire

Malloy portrayed herself in the opening scene of Jerry Maguire, in which she appeared as Tom Cruise talked about her.[5][6]

Personal life

Malloy is a recovering alcoholic and drug addict; she has stayed sober since January 14, 1997. In 1999 she stopped smoking.[5]

References
  1. "Female boxer throws down her gloves". Tampa Bay Times.
  2. "Female Fighters Pound Their Way Into History : Boxing: Dallas Malloy, 16, who fought to open the sport to women, wins nation's first sanctioned amateur bout by unanimous decision over Heather Poyner". Los Angeles Times. October 31, 1993.
  3. "WOMEN TO MAKE HISTORY IN FIRST SANCTIONED BOUT". Deseret News. October 13, 1993.
  4. "History of Amateur Boxing". USA Boxing. Archived from the original on April 24, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  5. "'Maybe I'm just me'". Glendale News-Press. September 23, 2011.
  6. Stories, Local. "Meet Dallas Malloy - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". voyagela.com.
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